Pros
I have learned and grown so much throughout my tenure at XPO.
Cons
I am deeply grateful for the invaluable experience I gained while working at XPO in the communications department. However, I must share my concern regarding the current state of the communications team, which has deviated from the company's founding principles of unity, acceptance, and hard work which Brad instilled. The team is facing significant challenges stemming from recent leadership changes characterized by an overbearing and impractical approach. This shift has created an unfortunate divide between longstanding and new team members, fostering a toxic work environment with frequent complaints from both sides. Many members complain about lack of promotions, but their lack of professionalism is the obvious reason for their failure. Previously, the team operated effectively and harmoniously when provided with the necessary resources and when all functions were equally valued. However, a shift in priorities toward prioritizing the PR department has further exacerbated the toxicity within the department, resulting in a neglect of other crucial functions and contributing to the adverse atmosphere. Specifically, the current VP's leadership style involves wanting to control all areas of comms and disregarding differing opinions, leading to strained relationships with team members. Additionally, the leader of the department lacks organization and crowd sources all decisions, which has caused additional issues on the team. Most members on the team are also extremely fake and their behavior shows that they don’t want the team to get better, instead they want to continue the cycle of toxicity to further their agenda. The absence of accountability is pervasive, as some team members take credit for others' work and fail to assume ownership of their projects. This unfortunate dynamic, coupled with an overwhelming workload due to the lack of clear direction and strategy, has left the team demoralized and overburdened. In light of these challenges, it has become evident to me that a comprehensive culture reset, new leadership, clearly defined job titles, and a redistribution of responsibilities are essential for the team's recovery. Unfortunately, it became clear to me that none of these things are on the horizon. It is disheartening to witness the transformation of a once remarkable company into its current state.
